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George Washington is appointed commander-in-chief of the Continental Army a day after Congress establishes the force

George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) commanded the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783).

George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) commanded the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783). After serving as President of the United States (1789 to 1797), he briefly was in charge of a new army in 1798.

Washington had played a major role for the British Empire in the French and Indian War which was the North American Theater of Operations of the European the Seven Years' War from 1754 to 1763. His success increased the colonial territory of Great Britain on American soil. Disputes over frontier policy and paying for the war led to colonial discontent and to the American Revolution.

Washington commanded the American forces in the American Revolutionary War. The first battles of the war were the Battles of Lexington and Concord in April 1775.

Historical Significance

George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) commanded the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783).

Key People

George Washington

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Events Before

  1. British House of Lords rules authors do not have perpetual copyright

    Perpetual copyright, also known as indefinite copyright, is copyright that lasts indefinitely.

  2. Chief Justice John Jay (28) weds Sarah Van Brugh Livingston (17)

    Chief Justice John Jay (28) weds Sarah Van Brugh Livingston (17)

  3. Boston Port Act: Following the passage of the act, the British government orders Port of Boston closed to punish colonis

    Boston Port Act: Following the passage of the act, the British government orders Port of Boston closed to punish colonists for the Boston Tea Party

  4. English chemist Joseph Priestley discovers oxygen by isolating it in its gaseous state

    Joseph Priestley (24 March 1733 – 6 February 1804) was an English chemist, Unitarian, natural philosopher, separatist theologian, grammarian, multi-subject educator and classical liberal political...

  5. Twelve of the thirteen American colonies adopt a trade embargo against Great Britain at the First Continental Congress i

    Twelve of the thirteen American colonies adopt a trade embargo against Great Britain at the First Continental Congress in Carpenters' Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Events After

  1. United States Declaration of Independence

    The Continental Congress adopts the Declaration of Independence, announcing the separation of the thirteen American colonies from Great Britain.

  2. "Common Sense" pamphlet by Thomas Paine is published advocating American independence

    Common Sense is a 47-page pamphlet written by Thomas Paine in 1775–1776 advocating independence from Great Britain to people in the Thirteen Colonies.

  3. Adam Smith publishes the influential economics book "The Wealth of Nations"

    Adam Smith (baptised 16 June [O.S. 5 June] 1723 – 17 July 1790) was a Scottish economist and philosopher who was a pioneer in the field of political economy and key figure during the Scottish…

  4. Continental Congress creates committee to draft a Declaration of Independence with Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjami

    Continental Congress creates committee to draft a Declaration of Independence with Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert R. Livingston as members

  5. Continental Congress resolves "these United Colonies are, and of right ought to be Free and Independent States"

    The United Colonies of North-America was the official name as used by the Second Continental Congress in Philadelphia for the newly formed proto-state comprising the Thirteen Colonies in 1775 and...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened on June 15, 1775?
George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) commanded the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783). After serving as President of the United States (1789 to 1797), he briefly was in charge of a new army in 1798. Washington had played a major role for the British Empire in the French and Indian War which was the North American Theater of Operations of the European the Seven Years' War from 1754 to 1763.
Why is George Washington is appointed commander-in-chief of the Continental Army a d... significant?
George Washington (February 22, 1732 – December 14, 1799) commanded the Continental Army in the American Revolutionary War (1775–1783).
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Key figures include George Washington.

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